Strategic Corporate Counsel — M&A, Contracts & Compliance

Worthington Enterprises; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing – quarterly, no cap

Day 1 benefits

Onsite medical center and pharmacy

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in West Virginia. The role serves as a trusted advisor across corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and business ventures, providing practical, business-focused counsel to the company and its affiliates.

The Corporate Counsel will partner with leaders across the organization on contracts, labor and employment matters, compliance, risk and litigation management, and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience at a leading law firm or corporate legal department
• J.D. from a selective law school; admitted to practice and eligible as in-house counsel in Ohio within 12 months
• Outstanding written and oral business communication skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Commitment to high quality work product and ethics, integrity and compliance

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions and business ventures
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts
• Advise on labor and employment matters and regulatory compliance
• Support risk management and litigation matters
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization and outside counsel

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Analytical

Ethics & compliance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Worthington Enterprises is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in West Virginia. The role serves as a trusted advisor across corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and business ventures, providing practical, business-focused counsel to the company and its affiliates.

The Corporate Counsel will partner with leaders across the organization on contracts, labor and employment matters, compliance, risk and litigation management, and regulatory issues.